Chain

[ribbert]

I know we have a few knowledgeable researchers here that keep up to date with such things, so, what is the current consensus on the best chain? I would happily go with the EK ZZZ again but they appear not to make it anymore.

ISEO

Noel

[balky1]

I know we have a few knowledgeable researchers here that keep up to date with such things, so, what is the current consensus on the best chain? I would happily go with the EK ZZZ again but they appear not to make it anymore.

ISEO

Noel

Hey, here's the link for catalogs if you wish to explore.
http://www.ekchain.jp/product/catalog.html
I am using DID ZVMX. It was the strongest I could get here. I think someone mentioned to use RK GXW which are pretty cheaper than DID ZVMX, at least here. RK also has some new products that could be compatible.

[Pat Conlon]

I've been using the DID ZVM-x for years and I love it.

The ZZZ has a slightly higher tensile strength than the DID ZVM-x (11,000 vs 10,408) but the DID has a much higher wear index (4,000 vs 1,700)




http://www.ekchain.jp/product/#zzz

If EK chains are your favorite flavor and the ZZZ is no longer available, the EK 530ZVX2 looks mighty tasty.

[FJmonkey]

Interesting Pat. Tensile is the chain's resistance to breaking under high load. Wear is the main killer of chains. Most chains that break have been worn down to a weaker condition (the pins in the chain get smaller).  A good point to consider when purchasing a chain.

http://www.diamondchain.com/understanding-wear-life.php

[giantkiller]

I use did vzm-x they don't seem to stretch. Even with the 1350 hauling my 268lbs around. Adjusted It once and seems to be good. I lube it often. I'm not really sure how many miles I have on them. But check quite often and still are solid no stretch.